Christian Service of Worship Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost October 14, 2012 at 10:50 a.m.

*indicates for those who are able to stand

We Gather Together

Welcome and Mission Announcements Rev. Dr. James Brewer-Calvert Passing of the Peace of Christ (Afterward please be seated & in a spirit of worship.) Prelude Canon in D Pachelbel *Entrance Hymn Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race 485 *Call to Worship Brandy Alsobrook One: Blessed are those whose God is the Lord, the people whom God has

chosen as God’s heritage. Many: The plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the thoughts of God’s

heart from age to age. One: We are a people chosen by God. Many: We are a people chosen by God. One: We walk together through joy and sadness on this journey of faith. Many: We walk together as the people of God, joined in God’s love,

joined in praise! Amen! *Unison Prayer of Invocation Brandy Alsobrook

Most amazing God, you have never ceased calling people to faith and service. May we be as faithful as Abram and Sarai were at worshipping you, at calling on your name, and at giving you thanks as we walk with each other along the way. Continue to bless us with your presence and your promises. May we continue to be a blessing to all families of the earth as we serve you by serving each other in your love. Amen.

*Response I Love You, Lord Laurie Klein I love you, Lord, and I lift my voice to worship you, O my soul, rejoice. Take joy, O God, in what you hear, May it be a sweet, sweet sound in your ear.

Handbells A Merry Heart Dobrinski

We Receive the Word Lessons from the Holy Scriptures Tumara Jackson

(Today’s Holy Scriptures are printed on the insert.) Genesis 12: 1-9 (Pew Bible OT Page 10) One: This is the Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.

Children’s Focus on Faith Brandy Alsobrook Children welcome, in the name of Jesus. Children welcome, in the name of love. All are welcome, in the name of Jesus. All are welcome, in the name of love.

Joys and Concerns for Church and Community Pastor

Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Pastor

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Choral Response Make Me a Servant Make me a servant, humble and meek Lord let me lift up those who are weak And may the prayers of my heart always be Make me a servant, make me a servant, make me a servant today

Chancel Choir If I Got My Ticket Roy L. Belfield, Jr. Soloist: Zachary Heath

Sermon “Promises, Promises” Pastor

Invitation to Discipleship Pastor (You may join First Christian Church by transfer of membership, confession of faith,

or by renewal of the vows of your baptism. Please come forward during the singing of the hymn.)

*Hymn of Invitation Bless Now, O God, the Journey 489

We Respond to the Spirit

Invitation to Faithful Stewardship Tumara Jackson Handbells Blessed Be Your Name Wagner *The Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Praise Christ, all creatures here below Praise Holy Spirit ever more One God of love whom we adore *Offertory Prayer Tumara Jackson

Handbells Canon Of Grace Lamb Invitation to the Lord’s Table Rev. Patti Case

(Christ invites you to partake of Holy Communion. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us.)

Prayers for the Bread and Cup Tumara Jackson and Pastor (Christ invites you to partake of Holy Communion. As part of the one body of Christ, we

welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us. You may partake of the bread as it is passed and hold the Cup, or you may

hold both elements so that we may partake of communion together.) Words of Institution 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26 One: For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord

Jesus on the night when He was betrayed took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it, and said,

Many: “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

One: In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying,

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, October 14, 2012

Preaching: Rev. Dr. James Brewer-Calvert Holy Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9 Chapel Elder: Rev. Adei Grenpastures Chapel Deacons: Bryan Kidd and Hank Ferry Sanctuary Elders: Tumara Jackson and Patti Case Deacons: Rosa Kent, Rev. Anita Renahan-

White, Ruth Lutz, Vivianne Aponte Greeters: Charlotte Ivey, Jim Ivey, Khwanza LeBlanc

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, October 21, 2012

Preaching: Rev. Dr. James Brewer-Calvert Holy Scripture: Exodus 1: 8-2:10 Chapel Elder: Rev. Adei Grenpastures Chapel Deacons: Bryan Kidd and Hank Ferry Sanctuary Elders: Lee Stanley and Rev. Wendy Wyche Deacons: Millie Linville, Tom Rosenberger, Debbi Hamilton, Nancy Leslie Greeters: Herschel Maxey, Imogene Maxey, Lee Stanley

Many: “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

One: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.

Unison Prayer of Commission

God our help: We thank you for this supper, shared in the spirit with your son Jesus, who makes us new and strong, who brings us life eternal. We praise you for giving us all good gifts in Him and pledge ourselves to serve you, even as in Christ you have served us. Amen.

We Are Led Out By the Spirit

*Hymn of Going Forth Standing on the Promises 552 *Benediction Pastor Postlude Old Hunredth Pachelbel Welcome home! We are delighted that you are here today. Please fill out our Visitor/Member Card at the beginning of the service so we may have a record of your participation. If you wish for a prayer joy or concern to be shared aloud during worship, please complete the back of the card now. Deacons collect prayer cards before our pastoral prayer. If your prayer request is confidential or you simply do not want it shared aloud, you may place your card in the offering plate alongside our collective tithes and offerings. On Monday morning our Prayer Ministry will lift up to God your prayer requests.

Ministers: All the People

Your Church Staff: The Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert, Senior Pastor William E. Garner, Director of Music Brandy Alsobrook, Dir. of Christian Education Kathy Westbrook, Church Organist Sherry Davis, Church Administrator Elizabeth Hamm, Bookkeeper Azeb Gidey, Custodian Mark Ranney, Facilities Manager Your Volunteer Ministry Coordinator: Diana Blake, Wedding Coordinator Sunday AM Continental Breakfast Upcoming Hosts October 14: Mary Ellen Fountain October 21: Becky Kidd October 28: Mary Frances Early

Welcome Home!

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Resolve to Love, Agree to Differ, Unite to Serve, Break Bread Together